Richard Pococke (19 November 1704 – 25 September 1765) was an English prelate and anthropologist. He was the Anglican Bishop of Ossory (1756–65) and Meath (1765), both dioceses of the Church of Ireland. However, he is best known for his travel writings and diaries.
Read more about Richard Pococke: Biography, Travels in Europe (1733-36) and The Near East (1737-42), Irish Tour (1747-60), Episcopal Office and Further Travels, Works
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